Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Turks & Caicos!

We had a great February vacation in Turks.  We stayed in a house with the Bennetts at Beaches Resort so the kids all shared a room which was perfect.  The weather was great and the kids had a blast!  They were able to go off on their own which they loved.  Pirates island was where they spent most of their time.   Water slides, ice cream and cotton candy was pretty much what they did everyday!  And the swim up bar, Catherine's favorite!


























Saturday, February 3, 2018

Double Digits 10!!!

Dear Charlotte,

Wow, double digits!  CRAZINESS!  DOES NOT SEEM POSSIBLE!  10 years ago our lives changed in the most amazing way.  You continue to be our more serious girl, honest, sincere and extremely aware of others feelings.  You never want anyone to be left out.  You love soccer, basketball, gymnastics and skiing.  You tried lacrosse last spring and were not a fan.  You also tried cheerleading this fall and much to our delight you DID NOT LIKE IT.  You still know what you like and what you don't and you never ever let anyone persuade you otherwise!  I hope you continue to follow your heart with knowing what you like.  And never letting anyone talk you into doing something you don't want to.
You are so honest and such a rule follower.  You love your sister and still get along well but I can see the sisterly annoyance starting.  You have amazing friends. Your posse is still so strong Gabby, Maeve, Liam, Kate, Emma, Aislin and then you have Ruby, Gia, Emily, Michaela and Maya who you like to hang out with the most.
You like school and are happy to go everyday. You are on the ball and do your homework everyday without me having to remind you.  You still absolutely love to read.  You can't get enough!

You are starting the preteen years for sure.  Your moods are up and down and you definitely are more emotional.  I anticipate some rockier years ahead!  Right now I love that you still come home from school running in excited to see me and tell me about your day.  I still love that you lay in bed with me and read every night and that you let Mommy and Daddy tuck you in each night.  I get sad thinking that those days will be coming to an end.

Charlotte stay true to yourself, continue to be happy, strong and kind.  You are so loved.

I love you to the moon and back!
xo mommy

Birthday sleepover with besties!